Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility and connectivity. UD Trucks develops, manufactures and sells a wide range of heavy, mediu...
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Perform sourcing activities, negotiate agreements and recommend supplier selection in Sourcing governance meetings within UD Trucks Purchasing. Lead cross-functional team to make supplier selection and negotiate agreements.
Secure overall good supplier relationship through conducting business review meetings regularly.
Monitor market and technology developments and address changes through the strategies
Close monitoring of supplier performance and take corrective actions where needed.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, to secure the project deliveries on QDCFTSR for both start-up projects and maintenance projects.
Drive continuously on cost improvement activities. Generate cost savings through creativities and cross functional workshops, including engineering, logistics and plant.
Drive and achieve the target on MCL/MCE, Delivery Precision, Contract Coverage, Local Content Requirements, BBBEE performance.
Track raw material price trends for price adjustment with suppliers.
Support to improve the customer focus by jointly solving the quality issues; improve PPM/QPM and QJ lead-time.
Closely monitor market developments, trends and the best practices available in the market.
Conduct Buyer network meetings with Buyers working on similar portfolio in regular intervals.
Minimum qualifications and experience :
University degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Previous experience in Automotive Purchasing
Fluent in English, Strategic orientation, Strong negotiator, Business Acumen, Cost Management, Legal Management, Relevant process & system knowledge, Priority Setting, Integrity and Trust, Drive for results, Customer focus
Lead cross-functional team to define and develop segment purchasing strategies.
Lead Cost reduction activity Commercial, VA-VE , logistic, Total Delivery Cost.
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